Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
histrix
ID:
686970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) G.E.Linds.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 27: 171. 1955.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686303

Common Names

  • Ferocactus histrix
  • Ferocactus Histrix
  • Histrix Ferocactus

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Synonyms

  • Bisnaga electracantha (Lem.) Orcutt [unknown]
  • Bisnaga histrix (DC.) Doweld [unknown]
  • Echinocactus coulteri G.Don [unknown]
  • Echinocactus electracanthus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus histrix DC. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus hystrichacanthus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus melocactiformis DC. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus oxypterus Zucc. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus pfersdorffii Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinocactus pycnoxyphus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus oxypterus (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Lawr. [unknown]
  • Ferocactus melocactiformis (DC.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus electracanthus rufispinus Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Ferocactus histrix (also called Porcupine Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a cylindrical shape and spines that are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Ferocactus histrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferocactus histrix is yellow, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seed is small, with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seedlings are small, with a diameter of up to 2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferocactus histrix is a slow-growing cactus species that can be propagated from seeds or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and not at all in the winter. Fertilize with a cactus fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Ferocactus histrix

Ferocactus histrix is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora.

Ferocactus histrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferocactus histrix?

Ferocactus histrix

What is the common name of Ferocactus histrix?

Mexican Fire Barrel Cactus

Where is Ferocactus histrix found?

It is found in Mexico

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
George Edmund Lindsay (1916-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Linds.' in the authors string.